"How can I stay healthy?"
The good news: Many chronic diseases are preventable!
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Post-athletic outcomes depend on several factors:
- Sport
- Injuries
- Family history
- Lifestyle factors
- Planning and awareness
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Athletes who plan and prepare for their transition out of sports generally have
a gentler transition than those who do not. Thinking about the following areas will help you prepare for a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition habits:
a gentler transition than those who do not. Thinking about the following areas will help you prepare for a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition habits:
References:
- Martinus JM. Psychological effects of retirement on elite athletes [Doctor of Philosophy dissertation]. Stellenbosch University; 2007.
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